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“Geography is destiny,” Napoleon is said to have uttered. Shortly afterward he invaded Russia, proving both his maxim and that of one of his imperialistic predecessors, Julius Caesar: “It’s only hubris if I fail.”

When cosmonauts and astronauts linked up in space, it represented far more than a technological achievement.

A woman returns to the village of her birth and an unlikely and fateful connection ensues.

We asked our editors, advisors, and frequent contributors to share a Russian literary work they felt was particularly apt to read during The Great Pause.

As the коронавирусная пандемия (the coronavirus pandemic) still affects just about every aspect of our lives, it has, of course, been changing the way we speak.

A look at the history and cultural influence of dachas.

A beet-based cold soup to spice up your summer soirees...

In this issue's language learning section, we let a little sunshine in...

Experts report that Russian drinking habits over the last couple of months have gotten a bit lighter.

Find out what the deal is with Russia's stone belt – the Ural Mountains.

In this Cindarella story, a woman is lauded for keeping formation in a parade despite losing one of her shoes.

Dancing noses, we have dancing noses, people! This week's video of the week is courtesy of Gogol, Shostakovich, and The Royal Opera.